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Wonder Wheels (5ltr) at Costco...
scootz - 6/9/11 at 10:22 AM

5ltr bottle at Halfords = £29.99

5ltr bottle at Costco = £8

ChrisW - 6/9/11 at 10:30 AM

They often have that deal on.

I'm going on Friday if anyone hasn't got a card and wants a bottle.

Chris

scootz - 6/9/11 at 10:31 AM

I bought 2... should do me for the rest of my days!

coozer - 6/9/11 at 10:39 AM

How do you get a card to get in??

scootz - 6/9/11 at 11:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
How do you get a card to get in??


I just married a lass who's mother already had one!

Peteff - 6/9/11 at 11:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
How do you get a card to get in??


I just married a lass who's mother already had one!


Was it on the list of requirements? I can see it now in the lonely hearts ads. Refined male WLTM fit bird with access to Costco card. Must have GSOH and own bank account as don't do sharing.

scootz - 6/9/11 at 11:55 AM

That just about sums it up!

ChrisW - 6/9/11 at 12:15 PM

You need to have a Ltd company and provide various bits of paperwork (bill, company certificate, bank statement, etc) in that company's name.

Chris

atomic - 6/9/11 at 12:18 PM

Horrible stuff, very aggressive on the wheel and much better cleaners out there.

Highly recommend Valet Pro Bilberry. Tried lots of different ones and the Valet Pro is the best I've found closley followed by P21S.

http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior-Cleaners/Wheel-Cleaners

Stott - 6/9/11 at 12:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
You need to have a Ltd company and provide various bits of paperwork (bill, company certificate, bank statement, etc) in that company's name.

Chris


They also give cards to employees of Ltd companies in some cases.

I work for R.Bosch Ltd and they sent a bunch of marketing stuff to us offering us all to join as employees of.

Might be worth ringing them and asking if you do want to join
HTH

Stott

david_hornet27 - 6/9/11 at 01:44 PM

I work for them and you can also join if you manage a company or work in finance, health or education, legal or local government. Or if you know anyone that is eligible you can get them to add you to their account for about 15 quid.

Other good deals on trolley jacks (decent low ones that will fit under a kitcar), antifreeze, and Mobil1 and Chevron oil. I tend to buy as much workshop stuff as I can from there including tools as it is easy for me and is usually way cheaper than elsewhere. Only trouble is that the range is pretty limited...

BTW I have my eye on a pair of Michelin snow chains at the mo which are going for £50.

scootz - 6/9/11 at 01:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by atomic
Horrible stuff, very aggressive on the wheel...


I've been using it pretty much since it hit the shelfs and never had a single problem! Good alloys, bad alloys... every type of alloys!

loggyboy - 6/9/11 at 02:21 PM

I have one of these 5l jobbies, got it from ebay for about the same price. (probabally someone buyign them from costco then selling them on!)

As above it is quite aggressive, it mildly acidic so I wouldnt recommend it on Powdercoated wheels, but on normal laquered paint finishes, aslong as you rinse and wipe the wheel down well afterwards its fine. I always polish my wheels afterwards too, not only takes away any residue but makes them easier to clean next time!

ChrisW - 6/9/11 at 04:22 PM

I've also used it for years on all types of alloys, including powder coated. Also good for cleaning up alloy components.

However, it does eat through steel if left in contact with it. I had some mixed 50:50 with water in a paraffin gun that I was using to blast alloy parts. First it ate through the pickup pipe, then eventually through the whole steel container. It's certainly nasty stuff.

One of these things...

Paraffin gun
Paraffin gun

Chris

[Edited on 6/9/2011 by ChrisW]

johnay - 9/9/11 at 08:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
How do you get a card to get in??

Turn up at the door after 12:00 pay £27 to join.
(I think thats what it cost)